-----Original Message----- From: infragard_unsecured-admin@private [mailto:infragard_unsecured-admin@private] Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 3:33 PM To: infragard_unsecured@private Subject: [Infragard_unsecured] Best Buy Alerts Consumers of Fraudulent Spam E-mail MINNEAPOLIS, June 18, 2003 - Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) reported today that as of late afternoon, it became aware of an unauthorized and deceptive spam e-mail to consumers titled "Fraud Alert." This e-mail, which requests personal information (i.e. social security number and credit card information), claims to come from the BestBuy.com Fraud Department. This message is NOT from Best Buy. Best Buy is working with appropriate authorities to quickly contain and resolve the situation. The privacy of personal consumer information is of the utmost importance to Best Buy. The company is alerting consumers to contact their banks or credit card companies immediately if they have replied to the fraudulent e-mail in any way. The company stated it is actively monitoring the situation and doing everything in its power to alert consumers of this fraudulent act. Best Buy added that to its knowledge, no systems have been compromised, and its online business is secure. If BestBuy.com customers want to check status of their online orders, they may contact Best Buy Customer Care at 1-888-BESTBUY. Best Buy is working closely with the Minneapolis office of the FBI. Be aware that the scam may reappear using another national company. About Best Buy Co., Inc. Minneapolis-based Best Buy Co., Inc. is North America's leading specialty retailer of consumer electronics, personal computers, entertainment software and appliances. The Company's subsidiaries operate retail stores and/or web sites under the names: Best Buy (BestBuy.com), Future Shop (FutureShop.ca), Geek Squad (GeekSquad.com), and Magnolia Hi-Fi (MagnoliaHiFi.com). The Company's subsidiaries reach consumers through nearly 700 retail stores in the United States and Canada. _______________________________________________ Infragard_unsecured mailing list Infragard_unsecured@private
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